Ptolemy (Noun)
Meaning 1
An ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 2
Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.